Author: WNKY Staff

Man arrested in Hart Co. on distribution of obscene matter to minors offense

HART COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man has been apprehended in Hart County on multiple offenses, including distribution of obscene matter to minors. According to jail records, 34-year-old Justin Morrison was arrested Monday on charges of procurement or promote use of minor by electronic means and distribution of obscene matter to minors, first offense. Morrison was previously wanted on these…

BG man wanted on rape, sodomy charges captured after 18 years in Florida

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – A Bowling Green fugitive that has evaded law enforcement for nearly 18 years has been captured in Florida on charges that include rape and sodomy. According to Kentucky State Police public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, 49-year-old Donnie A. Phelps of Bowling Green has been arrested in Pinellas County, Florida on charges of first-degree rape, victim…

Franklin pharmacist, wife sentenced in theft and health care fraud case

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin pharmacist and his wife have been sentenced for multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Both Joseph Huff, 46, and Jenifer Huff, 46, were sentenced last week for engaging in a conspiracy to commit theft of medical products, conspiracy to unlawfully distribute controlled substances, conspiracy to commit health care fraud and health care…

Mental health event to take place at Lisa Rice Public Library

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An event focused on mental health is set to be held this Wednesday, May 7 at the Lisa Rice Public Library. The Mental Health for All Fair aims to help bring awareness to mental illness and suicide prevention while allowing attendees to connect with mental health professionals and resources for their well-being. The event, in association…

Warren County Public Library executive director receives national recognition

Source: Warren County Public LibraryBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Congratulations are in order for Court Stevens, the executive director of the Warren County Public Library. Stevens has been named a 2025 Mover and Shaker by Library Journal in the Community Builders category, according to a release Monday by WCPL. The library says this national honor recognizes Stevens’ “visionary leadership and creative strategies…

Green River Ferry Road South to close temporarily for ferry vessel transport

Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Drivers in the Mammoth Cave National Park area will want to be aware of a temporary road closure on Tuesday. According to park officials, Green River Ferry Road South in Mammoth Cave National Park will close from its intersection with Mammoth Cave Parkway to the Green River Ferry parking area from 10…

Inmate escapes in Seattle airport during transport to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for an inmate that escaped while in transport to Bowling Green. According to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, a manhunt is ongoing for an inmate who escaped custody at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on Sunday. Sedrick T. Stevenson, 28, was being transported to Bowling Green when he broke free from the contracted agent,…

Zigrossi’s career day leads WKU in round one of NCAA Regionals

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – WKU sophomore Julia Zigrossi fired a career-best 3-under 69 and is currently in second place at the NCAA Lexington Regional following Monday’s first round. Making the program’s first NCAA Regional appearance in school history, the Lady Tops sit in eighth overall after a 9-over 297. Zigrossi sits just one shot off the lead of Florida’s State’s Mirabel…

WKU Softball earns #2 seed in Conference USA Tournament

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – Just over a month ago, WKU Softball finished the month of March with a 4-7 in Conference USA and was ranked eighth. Since their series against LA Tech, the Hilltoppers have since won 11 conference games and locked up the #2 seed in the conference tournament with a 4-3 win over Jax State on Sunday. With…

Lady Topper basketball inks two additions to 2025-26 roster

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball has announced two new additions to the incoming class for the 2025-26 season. Greg Collins and his staff have inked South Florida Transfer Jeniffer Silva and Finland native Enni Ahervuo. Silva is a 6-foot-4 forward from Recife, Brazil. She spent the 2024-25 season at South Florida after transferring from South Plains Community College….